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James G. Wilson Publication Award
2023–2024 Recipient
Cynthia J. Wolf, Hunter Fitzpatrick, Carrie Becker, Jessica Smith, Carmen Wood
“An Improved Multicellular Human Organoid Model for the Study of Chemical Effects on Palatal Fusion”
Birth Defects Research
115(16): 1513–1533, 2023
Presentation Given By: Cynthia J. Wolf, PhD
Past recipients
2022–2023
Xiaoqing Chang, Jessica Palmer, Annie Lumen, Un Jung Lee, Patricia Ceger, Kamel Mansouri, Catherine Sprankle, Elizabeth Donley, Shannon Bell, Thomas B. Knudsen, John Wambaugh, Bethany Cook, David Allen, Nicole Kleinstreuer
“Quantitative In Vitro to In Vivo Extrapolation for Developmental Toxicity Potency of Valproic Acid Analogues”
Birth Defects Research
114(16): 1037–1055, 2022
Presentation Given By: Xiaoqing Chang, PhD, DABT, Inotiv-RTP
2021–2022
Helen Dolk, Aminkeng Zawuo Leke, Phil Whitfield, Rebecca Moore, Katy Karnell, IngeborgBarišić, Linda Barlow-Mosha, Lorenzo D. Botto, Ester Garne, Pilar Guatibonza, Shana Godfred-Cato, Christine M. Halleux, Lewis B. Holmes, Cynthia A. Moore, Ieda Orioli, Neena Raina, Diana Valencia
“Global birth defects app: An innovative tool for describing and coding congenital anomalies at birth in low resource settings”
Birth Defects Research
113:1057–1073 (2021)
Presentation Given By: Helen Dolk and Aminkeng Zawuo Leke
2020–2021
Richard Lusk, John Zimmerman, Kelley VanMaldeghem, Suzanna Kim, Nicole M. Roth, James Lavinder, Anna Fulton, Meghan Raycraft, Sascha R. Ellington, Romeo R. Galang
“Exploratory analysis of machine learning approaches for surveillance of Zika‐associated birth defects”
Birth Defects Research
112:1450–1460, 2020
Presentation Given By: John Zimmerman, Nicki Roth, and Richard Lusk
2019-2020
Authors: Breit, KR, Zamudio, B, Thomas, JD
“The Effects of Alcohol and Cannabinoid Exposure during the Brain Growth Spurt on Behavioral Development in Rats”
Birth Defects Research
111:760–774, 2019
Presentation Given By: Kristen R. Breit, PhD
2018-2019
R. Thomas Collins II, Julie Von Behren, Wei Yang, Suzan L. Carmichael, Peggy Reynolds, Paul G. Fisher, and Gary M. Shaw
“Congenital Heart Disease Complexity and Childhood Cancer Risk”
Birth Defects Research
110.17:1314–1321, 2018
Presentation Given By: R. Thomas Collins II, MD
2017-2018
Eric W. Fish, Laura B. Murdaugh, Kathleen K. Sulik, Kevin P. Williams, and Scott E. Parnell
“Genetic Vulnerabilities to Prenatal Alcohol Exposure: Limb Defects in Sonic Hedgehog and GLI2 Heterozygous Mice”
Birth Defects Research
109:860-865, 2017
Presentation Given By: Eric W. Fish, PhD
2016-2017
Annelise Arth, Vijaya Kancherla, Helena Pachón, Sarah Zimmerman, Quentin Johnson, Godfrey P. Oakley Jr.
“A global update on folic acid-preventable spina bifida and anencephaly”
Birth Defects Research Part A
106(7):520-529, 2014
Presentation Given By: Vjaya Kancherla, MD, PhD
2015-2016
Marilyn Silva, Nathalie T. Pham, Carolyn M. Lewis, Shoba Iyer, Eric S. C. Kwok, Gina M. Solomon, Lauren Zeise
"A Comparison of ToxCast Test Results with In Vivo and Other In Vitro Endpoints for Neuro, Endocrine, and Developmental Toxicities: A Case Study Using Endosulfan and Methidathion"
Birth Defects Research Part B
404(2):71-89,2015
Presentation Given By: Marilyn H. Silva, PhD, DABT
2014-2015
Rodney Dietert, Ph.D.
“The Microbiome in Early Life: Self-Completion and Microbiota Protection As Health Priorities.”
Birth Defects Research Part B 101(4):333-340, 2014
2013-2014
Lorraine M. Posobiec, Robert L. Clark, Paul B. Bushdid, Susan B. Laffan, Kai-Fen Wang, Tacey E. K. White
“Dihydroartemisinin (DHA) Treatment Causes an Arrest of Cell Division and Apoptosis in Rat Embryonic Erythroblasts in Whole Embryo Culture.”
Birth Defects Research Part B 98(6):445-458, 2013
Presentation Given By: Lorraine Posobiec
2012-2013
Dae Seok Eom, Smita Amarnath, Jennifer L. Fogel, Seema Agarwala
“Bone Morphogenetic Proteins Regulate Hinge Point Formation during Neural Tube Closure by Dynamic Modulation of Apicobasal Polarity”
Birth Defects Research Part A 94(10): 804-816, 2012
Presentation Given By: Seema Agarwala
2011-2012
George R. Flentke, Ana Garic, Ed Amberger, Marcos Hernandez, Susan M. Smith
“Calcium-Mediated Repression of b-Catenin and Its Transcriptional Signaling Mediates Neural Crest Cell Death in an Avian Model of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome” Birth Defects Research Part A 91(7):591-602, 2011
Presentation Given By: Susan M. Smith
2010-2011
Maxence Vieux-Rochas, Kamal Bouhali, Sabrina Baudry, Anastasia Fontaine, Laurent Coen, Giovanni Levi. “Irreversible Effects of Retinoic Acid Pulse on Xenopus Jaw Morphogenesis: New Insight into Cranial Neural Crest Specification.” Birth Defects Research, Part B 89:493-503 (2010)
Presentation Given By: Maxence Vieux-Rochas
2009–2010
J. Michael Salbaum, Richard H. Finnell, Claudia Kappen. “Regulation of Folate Receptor 1 Gene Expression in the Visceral Endoderm.” Birth Defects Research, Part A 85:303-313 (2009)
Presentation Given By: J. Michael Salbaum
2008–2009
Julia M. Gohlke, William C. Griffith, Elaine M. Faustman. “Computational Models of Ethanol-induced Neurodevelopmental Toxicity Across Species: Implications for Risk Assessment.” Birth Defects Research, Part B 83:1-11 (2008)
Presentation Given By: Julia M. Gohlke
2007–2008
Hirohito Shimizu, Grace S. Lee, Sudheer R. Beedanagari, Michael D. Collins. “Altered Localization of Gene Expression in Both Ectoderm and Mesoderm is Associated with a Murine Strain Difference in Retinoic Acid-Induced Forelimb Ectrodactyly.” Birth Defects Research, Part A 79:465-482 (2007)
Presentation Given By: Hirohito Shimizu
2006–2007
Claudine P. Torfs, Roberta E. Christianson, David M. Iovannisci, Gary M. Shaw, Edward J. Lammer. "Selected Gene Polymorphisms and their Interaction with Maternal Smoking, as Risk Factors for Gastroschisis." Birth Defects Research, Part A 76:723-730 (2006)
Presentation Given By: Claudine P. Torfs
2005–2006
Diana M. Juriloff, Muriel J. Harris, Sarah L. Dewell, Carolyn J. Brown, Dixie L. Mager, Liane Gagnier, Diana G. Mah. "Investigations of the Genomic Region That Contains the clf1 Mutation, a Causal Gene in Multifactorial Cleft Lip and Palate in Mice." Birth Defects Research, Part A 73:103-113 (2005)
Presentation Given By: Diana M. Juriloff
2004–2005
Karen A. Augustine-Rauch, Qin J. Zhang, Jennifer L. Leonard, Antony Chadderton, Michael J. Welsh, Harshard K. Rami, Mervyn Thompson, Laramie Gaster, Patrick J. Wier. "Evidence for a Molecular Mechanism of Teratogenicity of SB-236057, a 5-HT1B Receptor Inverse Agonist that Alters Axial Formation." Birth Defects Research, Part A 70:789-807 (2004)
Presentation Given By: Karen A. Augustine-Rauch
2003–2004
Luisa S. Tang, Richard H. Finnell. "Neural and Orofacial Defects in Folbp1 Knockout Mice." Birth Defects Research, Part A 67:209-218 (2003)
Presentation Given By: Luisa S. Tang
2002–2003
Michael F. O'Hara, Jeffrey H. Charlap, Robert C. Craig, Thomas B. Knudsen. "Mitochondrial Transduction of Ocular Teratogenesis During Methylmercury Exposure." Teratology 65:131-144 (2002)
Presentation Given By: Michael F. O'Hara
2001–2002
Diana M. Juriloff, Teresa M. Gunn, Muriel J. Harris, Diana G. Mah, Mona K. Wu, Sarah L. Dewell. "Multifactorial Genetics of Exencephaly in SELH/Bc Mice." Teratology 64:189-200 (2001)
Presentation Given By: Diana M. Jurloff
2000–2001
Jennifer L. Ingram, Christopher J. Stodgell, Susan L. Hyman, Denise A. Figlewicz, Lowell R. Weitkamp, Patricia M. Rodier. "Discovery of Allelic Variants of HOXA1 and HOXB1: Genetic Susceptibility to Autism Spectrum Disorders." Teratology 62:393-405 (2000)
Presentation Given By: C. J. Stodgell and P. M. Rodier
1999–2000
Johanna C. Craig, Gregory D. Bennett, Rajesh C. Miranda, Scott A. Mackler, Richard H. Finnell.. "Ribonucleotide Reductase Subunit R1: A Gene Conferring Sensitivity to Valproic Acid-Induced Neural Tube Defects in Mice." Teratology 61:305-313 (2000)
Presentation Given By: Gregory Bennett in Dr. Finnell's absence